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Zusatztext "A very colourful and attractive publication that offers a consistent treatment of sharks occurring in habitats around the world. It is a very useful book that should be of great help to those interested in shark species, from amateurs to professionals enjoying the diversity of these remarkable fishes." ---Laith A Jawad, Journal of Fish Biology Informationen zum Autor David A. Ebert is the program director for the Pacific Shark Research Center and a research faculty member at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories. Sarah Fowler cofounded the UK Shark Trust and the European Elasmobranch Association. She has been a member of the IUCN Shark Specialist Group since 1992 and is currently vice-chair of international treaties. Marc Dando is a freelance artist specializing in marine ecology and wildlife. Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the first field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe the world's 501 shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. The book also contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is an essential resource for fisheries management, international trade regulation, and shark conservation. The first pocket guide to all 501 shark species Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text A six-page guide to the identification of shark teeth An eight-page guide to the identification of shark fins Zusammenfassung A comprehensive guide that identifies all of the world's sharks Sharks are some of the most misunderstood animals on the planet. We still have a lot to learn about these fascinating creatures, which are more seriously threatened with extinction and in greater need of conservation and management than any other major group of vertebrates. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is the first field guide to identify, illustrate, and describe the world's 501 shark species. Its compact format makes it handy for many situations, including recognizing living species, fishery catches, or parts sold at markets. The book also contains useful sections on identifying shark teeth and the shark fins most commonly encountered in the fin trade. A Pocket Guide to Sharks of the World is an essential resource for fisheries management, international trade regulation, and shark conservation. The first pocket guide to all 501 shark species Each species is illustrated and described Handy, compact format with concise text A six-page guide to the identification of shark teeth An eight-page guide to the identification of shark fins ...
